Introduction: The course is designed to prepare the
chainsaw user for the NPTC unit CS30. It is aimed at anyone who would
like to improve or develop their competence with using a chainsaw. No
prior experience is necessary. For Industrial chainsaws users
this is the first step, along with your NPTC assessment to gaining the
competence required under legislation to use a chainsaw at work. This
course is ideal for the following sectors:

Forestry

Farming

Construction

Woodcrafts

Tree Care

Landscaping

Local Authorities

Hedge laying

ESB Contractors

Domestic (NPTC not required)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The cost includes
all instruction and use of equipment, including use of personal protective
equipment (PPE), however candidates are required to have their own PPE
for assessment. We have a special arrangement with our sister company,
Treeclimber.ie to provide all
trainees with an unbeatable discount on chainsaw PPE. More
info about Chainsaw PPE

Tools: Chainsaw and maintenance tools are provided
for the course and can be provided for assessment by prior arrangement.
Trainees may also choose to bring their own chainsaw and maintenance
tools as gaining confidence may be easier with familiar equipment.

Course Content:

• Identifying, inspecting and commenting on key parts of the
chainsaw
• Preparing and operating the chainsaw to work safely without
risk to the user, other people and the environment.
• Carrying out daily and routine maintenance on the chainsaw.
• Operating the chainsaw safely, effectively and comfortably in
accordance with the practical risk assessment.
• Identifying risk assessments and emergency procedures on a work
site.
• Crosscutting stems accurately and safely to a given length and
diameter specification.
• Techniques for cross-cutting timber with a diameter greater
than guide bar length
• Stacking timber using appropriate manual handling techniques.

Duration: 2 Days (plus additional 2-3 hours for NPTC
assessment)

Location: Course location will be confirmed when booking
a course.We have training centres in the South East
and West of Ireland and Bavaria, Germany

Additional Items: Trainees are required to bring waterproof/warm
clothing and a packed lunch.